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Fount-O-Ink Inkstand with Horse
| Categories | Figural - Animals & Living Creatures, Plastic - Bakelite - Gutta Percha |
| Type | Horse |
| Material | Metal, Plastic/Celluloid |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | Gregory Ink Company |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | circa 1936 |
| Measuring | 8 ¾” x 3 ⅛” x 4” |
| Patent | Patented |
The Fount-O-Ink inkstand, invented by Carey G. Gregory, was produced by the Gregory Ink Company. The company goes back to 1936 when the company patented the reservoir desk set. The Gregory Fount-O-Ink Company was located at 2652 Pasadena Ave. Los Angeles.
The base is made of metal with a bronze-copper finish and has a “Fount-O-Ink decal. It has rounded corners and a ribbed design typical of Art Deco. The horse is signed “Trophy Craft L.A.” on the inside hind leg. The brown plastic ink receptacle holds a glass ink bottle and has a metal lid.
Sold for $89 in February 2024
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